PANTONE 161-1-6 U
Neutral Gray
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE 161-1-6 U
#525252
#4A4A4A
#424242
#383838
#303030
#292929
#212121
#1A1A1A
#0F0F0F
#080808
Tints — Lightening PANTONE 161-1-6 U
#525252
#636363
#757575
#858585
#969696
#A8A8A8
#BABABA
#CCCCCC
#DBDBDB
#EDEDED
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#525252
#525252
Analogous
#525252
#525252
#525252
Triadic
#525252
#525252
#525252
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 160-1-5 CP | #535251 | ΔE 0.79 | |
| PANTONE 19-3912 TPG | #4F5151 | ΔE 1.08 | |
| PANTONE P 176-15 U | #4F5051 | ΔE 1.21 | |
| PANTONE 19-3900 TPX | #535254 | ΔE 1.27 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #525252;
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #525252;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #525252 0%, #383838 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Contrast on Black Text
AA FAIL
Recommendation: Use white text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#525252 (Red Blind)
#525252 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#525252 (Green Blind)
#525252 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#525252 (Blue Blind)
#525252 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE 161-1-6 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 32%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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